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urn:uuid:4f7b2557-5af4-a462-ecba-92ae4a4f9bf3Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:21:27 +0000This mix of intervals, sprints, resistance running and goal-mile pace workouts will build your conditioning while providing multiple options on your track day.How to Build Mental Toughness for Special Operations Selections
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urn:uuid:f8dc0f56-ce90-b875-80be-7ec1a3a70b5fWed, 05 Mar 2025 17:14:10 +0000Unfortunately, many will do challenging events they are unprepared for physically to test their mental toughness.The Power of Protein: Why it Matters for Mind and Body Well-Being
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urn:uuid:ae1c4753-b9b5-c09e-a39e-65c471acf53bMon, 03 Mar 2025 18:21:22 +0000The missing piece in your quest for stress relief and physical fitness recovery may be as simple as doubling down on protein-rich foods.The Most Comprehensive Upper-Body Workout that Includes Cardio
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urn:uuid:232a28bd-beb9-1859-a2cf-fd246082590fFri, 28 Feb 2025 17:19:13 +0000If you want a well-rounded, upper-body workout program that blends strength training, conditioning and cardio training, try the Push-Pull and Core/Cardio Workout.How to Manage Rest Intervals to Improve Military Calisthenics Scores
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urn:uuid:d01864e0-8779-f4a2-5005-3c8af4214f26Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:57:38 +0000A combination of strength and muscle stamina (conditioning) improves calisthenics scores.The Stress of Uncertainty and 6 Tips to Get Through the Tough Times
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urn:uuid:f8a7bacb-4b23-a3c3-5a5a-7e50c59a7cb5Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:04:21 +0000Some of life's most significant stressors are navigating the uncertainty that comes with losing a job or retiring, moving to a new city or starting a new school.The Best Workout Strategy for Beginners
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urn:uuid:0f7d2540-b076-a135-68a5-358ef3b54fa4Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:05:11 +0000Consistency means showing up for yourself every day, even just for a quick, 20-minute workout.The Most Accurate Ways to Assess Body Fat and Lean Muscle Mass
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urn:uuid:6c2113cc-eb48-4356-1231-bb18403b6301Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:38:32 +0000Many enjoy a fitness "bulking phase" in the winter season. No One Is 100% Motivated to Work Out Every Day. Here’s How We Still Do It
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urn:uuid:1794c436-ad1a-4a4a-76aa-472cabf8160bMon, 17 Feb 2025 21:39:37 +0000People who go to the gym are not 100% motivated to train daily, but know they will feel better even after a “bad workout.”How to Meet Your Strength and Conditioning Goals in One Fitness Workout
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urn:uuid:fbb3ccdf-da53-366c-846c-9989b339197fFri, 14 Feb 2025 17:06:56 +0000We all need to be strong and have cardio conditioning, and there are many ways to develop both.How to Measure Your Level of Everyday Fitness
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urn:uuid:582fc27c-9a0f-3e8b-9c8c-a85666038399Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:00:50 +0000Essential health and fitness standards depend on what you need to be capable of doing on a daily basis, but are you prepared for life's emergencies? Science Says It's Not Too Late to Start Your Fitness Journey Now
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urn:uuid:6b2cb668-9129-da4e-cd94-18870b551b85Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:08:19 +0000It is never too late to start, whether you took a few decades off from exercising after your early 20s or are entirely new to physical activity at 40 to 50 years old.The Most Challenging Push Workout for Military Fitness
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urn:uuid:b071c984-6b3f-3d1e-f1f8-1248de7bade8Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:17:38 +0000In the tactical fitness world, we will create a choreography of exercises and movements to embody every pushing activity you can do in a single workout.How to Avoid Pain When Using a Foam Roller
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urn:uuid:a9a7691d-28b5-ccb9-eb2b-430a1c8cc133Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:55:31 +0000There is a line when foam rolling that you do not want to cross: the delicate balance between beneficial pressure and overwhelming pain. The 2 Voices in Your Head: 4 Tips for Controlling Them with a Positive Mindset
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urn:uuid:19f1aa5f-bec8-b9c8-ad4d-599621e6ec36Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:08:09 +0000We all have that inner voice designed to help us stay alive, avoid discomfort and survive as creatures on Earth. The Importance of Including Flexibility and Mobility Training in Your Fitness Plan
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urn:uuid:c4a657d0-8e79-0b05-e4ff-6e595d17fb2dFri, 31 Jan 2025 17:25:15 +0000If you need to work on flexibility in your muscles and mobility of your joints, these life-changing workouts can help.The Best Swim Strokes Worth Learning for Military Fitness Tests
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urn:uuid:cf94b436-032d-2f39-40a1-2590dbe975f6Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:21:33 +0000Many non-swimming athletes struggle to pass military swimming tests, but after practicing techniques, pool skills and conditioning drills, they can become an above-average swimmer with added water confidence in a relatively short time.3 Helpful Tips When You Don't Have Energy to Exercise
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urn:uuid:e3fbb9a9-13d8-141a-fc38-59f3f3ede5d8Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:12:36 +0000Fueling with the right food (not caffeine) and sleeping better should make you more productive, but they alone won’t be enough to make you want to exercise.The Best Workout to Improve Your Leg Strength and Cardio Fitness
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urn:uuid:995f2a20-a5e0-5adf-e6ab-05a59ee6b61dFri, 24 Jan 2025 19:41:27 +0000Studies show that leg strength and heart and lung efficiency are the keys to staying mobile, doing things outside of the house and adding life to your years.The Bike Pyramid Workout You Should Be Doing
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urn:uuid:04f629ac-611c-c73b-8f28-e0d357ae65fdThu, 23 Jan 2025 15:42:41 +0000If you are looking for challenging, non-impact cardio workouts, you can find many on stationary bikes, elliptical machines, rowers and stair steppers.Embrace Failure as Your Greatest Teacher in the Journey to Special Ops
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urn:uuid:8d7c057a-fc97-73ba-df0d-24b070878136Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:17:49 +0000If you have the right mindset, failures and setbacks are valuable learning experiences. They teach us to embrace shortcomings, move on and never quit while growing wiser and more experienced for the next time. How to Select the Best Swim Stroke for the Navy Physical Screening Test
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urn:uuid:3d80be3b-a6a9-ce93-f9b2-5faeb0405f15Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:15:44 +0000When taking the Navy Physical Screening Test -- the common fitness test for jobs in the Navy that require swimming and diving -- you get a few options on how to swim.Plan Goals for Your Workout: 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Time in the Gym
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urn:uuid:83369716-8654-6527-1e80-1aa197d8c641Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:00:53 +0000Having a plan to do everything you want is critical to finding that efficient sweet spot between your efforts and your time.What a Great 'Chest Day' Fitness Workout Looks Like
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urn:uuid:540cbb84-c6a1-ddb5-5a55-b9838203842bFri, 10 Jan 2025 16:48:44 +0000Who doesn't like a good push day for workouts?How to Deal with Burnout During Your Military Fitness Training
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urn:uuid:ae62929f-66f6-89c6-e973-d55f2f388944Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:48:31 +0000Even with a solid recovery plan, if your workouts are the same routine each week, you may want to mix it up.5 Metabolic Health Factors that Can Determine Your Future
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urn:uuid:46610144-c697-a77d-f8ba-94b4188374beMon, 06 Jan 2025 17:16:40 +0000A 2018 study found that only one in eight Americans are considered metabolically healthy, with more recent studies showing that number had dropped to one in five.The Best Circuit Workout to Help You Do More Pull-Ups
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urn:uuid:17e78899-fc0b-c831-594f-2ee3ca756bd3Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:01:52 +0000Of any calisthenics exercise, pull-ups are the most difficult to perform and see improvements without significant time and effort. Why Experimenting with Your Fitness Routine Could Be the Key to Success in 2025
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urn:uuid:fc8376a2-cb1b-e373-c260-fa0f314b5793Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:25:31 +0000As 2025 rolls in, we all get the urge to start the new year on a better footing. Should You Snack During Your Fitness Workout?
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urn:uuid:2309fe9a-e9e2-8f82-565e-5122b489faf5Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:20:31 +0000Some workout programs require an above-average time investment. Usually, these will include longer distances of running, rucking and swimming as the biggest consumers of your training time.Stew Smith, CSCS®5 Tips to Stick to Your Fitness Commitment in the New Year
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urn:uuid:24374d3b-3f22-a588-429b-fc75424e0064Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:53:37 +0000Imagine looking back after one year and witnessing the profound changes consistently working toward a simple goal can unleash. The impact a year of dedication can have on your pursuits is life-changing.7 Ways to Maintain Your Fitness Level as You Age
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urn:uuid:91d0c958-5a84-ce26-e3c1-a12e06d87e87Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:08:52 +0000Most people focus on fitness to begin a new habit or seek improvements in health and wellness. This largely requires consistency in basic physical activity.Stew Smith, CSCS®How to Decide the Order of Exercises in Your Fitness Workout
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urn:uuid:3e8c82c0-0f4d-def1-8e3a-daacf8e1033aMon, 30 Dec 2024 17:02:44 +0000When designing a workout plan that involves three or four sections on the days you exercise, their order matters and depends on your current strengths, weaknesses and goals.The Best Leg Exercise to Improve at Running and Rucking
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urn:uuid:34d7ad6b-be12-d31c-5204-655fad30bbf1Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:25:10 +0000Incorporating lunges into your leg day routine has numerous benefits, setting the stage for increased performance in military training and overall durability. How to Improve Your Combat Side Stroke for Military Fitness Tests
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urn:uuid:208104b5-9c0c-d02c-7529-4300a9f8029dWed, 18 Dec 2024 15:58:41 +0000The swimming test in the Navy Physical Screening Test (PST) can require an underwater recovery stroke using the side stroke and a modified version called the combat side stroke (CSS).The Best Way to Become Motivated to Stick to a Fitness Routine
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urn:uuid:20ce43ef-d309-258c-4e58-8f259ec25a3bMon, 16 Dec 2024 17:37:45 +0000At some point in the beginning, there must be a straightforward evolutionary process from motivation to discipline. Core, Grip Strength and Cardio: This Farmer’s Walk Workout Covers It All
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urn:uuid:a33616f1-aa0d-1afe-01c2-0c4c3e5cb352Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:32:38 +0000The farmer’s walk is the ultimate complementary exercise, working the arm muscles, shoulders, back and legs while focusing on your grip, core and balance.How to Build the Mental Toughness Required of Special Operations Selections
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urn:uuid:27b3364d-68c6-2069-3d89-eddfe80a64f5Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:32:14 +0000Most people, even scientists studying physiology and psychology, are puzzled by the mind-body connection. 6 Game-Changing Workout Strategies for Beginners or Anyone Restarting Their Fitness Journey
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urn:uuid:d4284729-0400-a603-af2d-6391478194c2Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:45:11 +0000Many people new to fitness or experiencing prolonged absences wonder how often they should work out as beginners and what exercises to do. 4 Reasons to Remove the ‘Pullout’ from Military Swim Fitness Tests
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urn:uuid:ff24e584-aa6c-b2c3-3cdb-7aa7a116789aFri, 06 Dec 2024 19:03:25 +0000When taking military swimming tests that require the breaststroke or the side stroke (also known as the combat side stroke, or CSS), you can do an underwater pullout off the wall called the "breaststroke pullout." 5 Rules for Adding Workouts to Your Military Unit's Daily PT Sessions
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urn:uuid:0033311d-b43b-6953-4b76-f5f3cb9fe44bMon, 02 Dec 2024 18:41:03 +0000Adding workouts for your group at your military unit's morning PT sessions each week is one of the more difficult things to figure out. How the Tactical Athlete Benefits from Cardio Exercises After Leg Workouts
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urn:uuid:8e51ede1-c89b-a37a-988b-df0f51bee643Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:38:07 +0000For most athletes, leg days and cardio challenge the body and mind, but for tactical athletes, topping off leg days with cardio events such as rucking and swimming with fins is part of the process.How to Add Stretching and Breathing Exercises into Your Daily Fitness Training
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urn:uuid:9960a166-5a79-c0d4-c040-bbc59fae03ceTue, 26 Nov 2024 16:48:56 +0000Since breathing is the first and last thing we do on this Earth, it makes sense to be good at it for all our breaths in between.5 Important Questions 50- to 60-Year-Olds Should Ask to Start Building for Longevity
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urn:uuid:4daa7a18-9c81-91bf-fea7-23f934dc0bb7Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:43:15 +0000As people transition into their 50s, 60s and beyond, the importance of health and wellness becomes increasingly evident.Stew Smith, CSCS®How to Add Old-School Speed and Agility Drills to Your Military Fitness Training
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urn:uuid:7809fe1a-2bc8-426e-207d-470f4e2ac9daFri, 22 Nov 2024 16:51:36 +0000The military's need for speed and agility has proven helpful for various tasks, especially among ground fighters.The Most Common Military Service Fitness Training Errors
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urn:uuid:7483441a-eb26-5aa9-16c3-154f11cd86c5Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:38:42 +0000Many people are doing the wrong workouts that lack the specific requirements of military testing, basic training and special operations selection programs.5 Quick and ‘Easy’ Fitness Assessments You Can Do Anywhere
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urn:uuid:56d3af71-2751-abc4-d1de-6cac091692a3Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:43:15 +0000After watching Jason Kelce challenge veterans to a push-up contest during ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown”, I had the idea to find four more fitness tests you can do to assess your fitness level quickly.How to Lift for Strength While Maintaining Your Fitness with Calisthenics and Cardio
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urn:uuid:de907b72-ecbb-c301-0240-3a334586604fMon, 18 Nov 2024 15:19:54 +0000Whether you’re preparing for boot camp or already serving, you’ve probably noticed the military provides ample opportunities for physical training.How Combining Calisthenics, Cardio and Strength Training Builds the Tactical Athlete
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urn:uuid:09ac8791-d8f7-e9e4-c2e1-970805f91912Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:38:46 +0000As you build your training routine, remember that each aspect of fitness plays a crucial role in your overall ability and level of performanceWhy Omega-3s Should Be at the Heart of Your Wellness Plan
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urn:uuid:8491d671-8be2-739b-f731-059b618df69dTue, 12 Nov 2024 16:27:29 +0000As you consider ways to enhance your longevity, stave off memory loss and combat feelings of depression, you might be surprised to find that you do not have to eat fish or take supplements to reap the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. What Is the Best Beginner Fitness Workout?
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urn:uuid:655c6c77-74f2-9e21-3043-d0d7a95fead3Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:52:34 +0000I often get asked what the best workout is to do when you are trying to add fitness back into your life again. My answer always is: "The one that you will consistently do."